College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician

Northern College

Featuring extensive hands-on instruction in our state-of-the-art labs, Northern’s two-year Electrical Engineering Technician diploma will prepare you for tomorrow’s economy.With a broad focus that includes computers, digital circuits and renewable energy, you’ll install, test, operate, repair and maintain modern industrial, electrical and electronic systems. Along the way, you’ll master all the tools and instruments that are your ‘eyes’ on the job.As a skilled technician, you’ll find work in just about any industrial sector, from residential construction to power generation. You can pursue your dream job or stay at Northern for an extra year to graduate with an advanced diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology to make you even more sought after by high-paying employers.There’s also the option of a university degree. So, whatever direction you choose, it’s definitely a solid career move.Technicians maintain power generation stations and transmission lines and work in areas such as protection, industrial telecommunications, electrical maintenance and installation, and control systems.They will learn how to select, design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot modern industrial, electrical and electronic systems.

School of Engineering Technology and Trades